OtterBox®
has been named an International CES Innovations 2013 Design and
Engineering Awards Honoree® for the new Armor Series®
and Defender Series® with iON Intelligence® cases.
Products submitted for these prestigious awards are judged by a
preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and
members of the media to honor outstanding design and engineering in
cutting-edge consumer electronics products across 29 product categories.

OtterBox has been named an International CES Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree for the new Armor Series and Defender Series with iON Intelligence cases. (Photo: OtterBox)

The Armor Series, honoree for the handset accessory category, is the toughest
case ever built providing protection in the roughest of
environments. Its extraordinary design is waterproof, drop proof, dust
proof and crush proof yet still allows for full device functionality.
The Armor Series is a patented watertight case that allows full
interactivity, while protecting the device. Metal latches, o-ring seal,
port covers and mesh coverings keep water out and allow the Armor Series
to tolerate submersions for 30 minutes in up to 6.6 ft. of water. Vents
and port covers are made of a non-permeable membrane and protective mesh
layer that allows sound to move through while keeping harmful elements
out. The case features advanced materials that protect the device from
10 ft. drops. The high-strength reinforced plastic of the Armor Series
can withstand up to two tons of force. Soft interior foam provides a
cushioned, custom fit for the device. The built-in screen protector
guards against scratches and damage to the glass display. Assembly is
simple with corrosion-resistant metal latches that lock the two halves
of the case together. Port covers open easily for quick access to
charging and headphone use without removing the case. The OtterBox Armor
Series provides all around protection while maintaining full-device
functionality.

The Defender
Series with iON Intelligence, honoree for the portable power
category, allows users to stay connected even longer with its trifecta
of power, protection and app-enabled management. OtterBox engineers
packed the well-known Defender Series with microelectronics that charge
up to three-times faster than any other of its kind, allowing users to
leave the phone charger behind and quickly double battery life. For
OtterBox, robust protection is always a part of design. This
state-of-the-art product offers three-layer protection in addition to
smart and seamless power. The first layer is a built-in screen protector
that guards against scratches without inhibiting touch sensitivity; the
second is a sturdy polycarbonate shell that securely snaps in place
around the device and the third, outer layer, is a robust silicone skin,
complete with port and plug covers that keep out dust and dirt.

The Innovations Design and Engineering Awards are sponsored by the
Consumer Electronics Association® (CEA), the producer of the
International CES, the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow,
and have been recognizing achievements in product design and engineering
since 1976.

Built upon fundamentals of hard work, innovation and perseverance,
OtterBox is a leader in the production of premier protective solutions
for global handheld manufacturers, wireless carriers and distributors.

Incorporating creativity and cutting-edge design into every product,
OtterBox creates sleek and durable cases that offer reliable device
protection to complement any lifestyle.

OtterBox was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colo.
In 2010 OtterBox established an EMEA headquarters in Ireland and an APAC
headquarters in Hong Kong.

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